Signs and Symptoms: Jaw Disorders or Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD or also referred to as TMJ pain) is often identified based on having any two of the following criteria:– Pain / Discomfort at the jaw.– Clicking / crepitus / popping with jaw movements or chewing.– Pain in the muscles around the jaw.– Restricted movement of the jaw.Continue reading “TMJ Pain”
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Cold weather, aches & pain
Well you’ve probably noticed that the cold and windy weather is really upon us, especially over these last few weeks. Cold weather in winter not only affects our mood and motivation, but also directly impacts on our muscles and joints. Why is this? Reduced daylight hours and cold temperatures act as deterrents to us gettingContinue reading “Cold weather, aches & pain”
Which pillow is best for you?
Getting the right pillow is so important as we sleep on it for up to 8 hours or longer a night. However there are so many options out there it’s often hard to know what is the right choice for you. At Leap Back Physio we recommend memory foam pillows as they support your neck in allContinue reading “Which pillow is best for you?”
Core stability and low back pain
Within physiotherapy, rehabilitation and fitness industries core exercises constitutes a one of the biggest topics to help treat or manage low back pain (LBP). Whilst manual and manipulative therapy has been proven to provide excellent relief in the short-term for an acute injury to the lumbar spine, the problem arises in the people who reportContinue reading “Core stability and low back pain”
Physiotherapy facts you need to know
Physiotherapy has been pretty effective in the management and treatment of diabetes, arthritis, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, stroke and a host of respiratory issues. Physiotherapists help you with effective tools and techniques to achieve, as well as, maintain an optimum degree of pain-free and functional existence. Physiotherapists would suggest a host of treatmentsContinue reading “Physiotherapy facts you need to know”
Role of Physiotherapy in two typical sports injuries
Most medical experts suggest a multidisciplinary approach towards the treatment of sports injuries. Besides classical medicine, physiotherapy in Melbourne is extremely effective in the rehabilitation of the athlete so that they find their way back to full fitness with time. There is a wide range of well-documented approaches which are proven to be effective in particular situationsContinue reading “Role of Physiotherapy in two typical sports injuries”
Ways to recover fast from injuries
Though your intention is to avoid injuries, we are yet to encounter a sportsperson or a fitness enthusiast, who has never got injured in his career or lifetime. Sports professionals and fitness freaks often end up getting injured. So your aim should really be to get rid of the injuries more effectively and quickly. HereContinue reading “Ways to recover fast from injuries”
Some common sports injuries
Sports injuries could really be a cause of major stress to any professional athlete. Your entire conditioning and athletic training go for a real toss due to injuries. Most professional athletes are eager to get back to their usual form and fitness at the earliest possible after suffering a sports injury. In this context, youContinue reading “Some common sports injuries”
Ergonomics
Ergonomics is an expanding area of physiotherapy due to an increase in research based evidence emerging in recent years. Many office workers come in to our clinic with pain that is largely attributed to the long hours spent at their desk daily, partnered with poor workstation equipment / setup. When we sit in prolonged positionsContinue reading “Ergonomics”
Role of Physiotherapy in Sports Injuries
Several sports injuries are known to benefit from physiotherapy. Physiotherapy helps in the treatment of ligament sprains, muscle strains, fractures, and dislocations. The kind of physiotherapy treatment you require depends primarily on your specific sports injury. Physiotherapy treatments seem to vary, but you should have an active say regarding the kind of physiotherapy you wouldContinue reading “Role of Physiotherapy in Sports Injuries”